Trinity Health·Des Moines, Iowa
The Virtual RN assesses and cares for patients using video conferencing technology to manage admissions, discharges, and education. They collaborate with the nursing care team to coordinate and evaluate patient plans of care from admission to discharge.
Employment type: Full time
SHIFT: 12 Hour Night Shift
RN , Registered Nurse - ONSITE Virtual
Join our dedicated team at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, where RNs have a unique opportunity to deliver patient care through virtual platforms. In this role, you will assess and care for patients using video conferencing technology, ensuring seamless admissions, discharges, and patient education within our acute care unit.
The Virtual Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the Nursing Care Team and is responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care through a computerized &/or digital platform supporting daily management of care.
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to discharge.
Utilizes clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills & the principles of case management & adult education to coordinate, implement & support the plan of care.
Ensures a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.
Responsible for monitoring quality metrics specific to the department & ensuring complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
Performs the roles: 1) mentor; 2) clinician; 3) educator; 4) consultant / collaborator; and 5) navigator.
• 12-hour shifts
MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit, Catholic medical centers in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Newton, and Centerville and two specialty hospitals.
MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total)
Along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine, and specialty clinics.
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is one of the largest employers in the state, with more than 7,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health associates.
MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne.
MercyOne has more than 20,000 colleagues in Iowa and the surrounding states.
Because of our many specialties, you will be challenged daily and develop a wide variety of nursing knowledge and have the opportunity to practice your vast skills.
MercyOne also provides you with the quality care you provide to others.
We care about our employees’ well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must hold a current Iowa RN license and have at least five years of experience in adult acute care health condition management. A BSN is preferred, and direct patient care experience within the last 10 years is required.
Market context
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